14012 ZIP Code — Barker, NY

Niagara County, New York

ZIP code 14012 is located in Barker, New York, within Niagara County. It covers approximately 33.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,020 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14012

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,870. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14012 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,020

population

33.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14008 Appleton (4.6 mi) 14067 Gasport (8.3 mi) 14098 Lyndonville (8.9 mi) 14105 Middleport (9.9 mi) 14108 Newfane (9.9 mi) 14103 Medina (12.4 mi) 14094 Lockport (13.3 mi) 14172 Wilson (14.5 mi) 14571 Waterport (15.5 mi) 14013 Basom (18.7 mi) 14411 Albion (18.7 mi) 14131 Ransomville (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,020
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	33.54 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	43.3281
Longitude	-78.5498
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,020

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$75,870

Median household income

$32,181

Per capita income

$151,200

Median home value

$573

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,262

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

125

10–14

106

15–19

20–24

168

25–34

180

185

35–44

198

217

45–54

232

151

55–59

161

60–64

169

65–74

180

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	739	24.5%
18 and over	2,281	75.5%
65 and over	535	17.7%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Black or African American 7.2%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,539	81.8%
Black or African American	224	7.2%
Two or more races	134	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	84	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	83	2.7%
Asian	34	1.1%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$75,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,200
Median rent / month	$573
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	50.2%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.9%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Fuel oil	21.2%
Wood	6.0%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	673	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	107	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	135	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	179	16.4%
Households with children under 18	425	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	31.7%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	23.0%
Married	57.8%	56.6%
Separated	1.0%	1.4%
Widowed	6.0%	7.2%
Divorced	7.7%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	8.9%
Kindergarten	36	5.0%
Elementary school	368	50.6%
High school	150	20.6%
College / grad school	108	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%

Professional & management 14.6%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Other services 5.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Construction 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,858	94.6%
Spanish	38	1.3%
Other Indo-European	14	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	19	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,891	95.7%
Born in same state	2,792	92.5%
Born in different state	2,484	82.3%
Foreign born	99	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	129	4.3%
Not a US citizen	99	76.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	330	10.9%
French	329	10.9%
Arab	192	6.4%
English	39	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	34	1.1%
Irish	23	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	94.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14012

What city is ZIP code 14012 in?

ZIP code 14012 is primarily assigned to Barker, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14012 in?

ZIP code 14012 falls within Niagara County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14012 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 14012 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14012?

The median home value in ZIP code 14012 is $151,200.

Does ZIP code 14012 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 14012 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 14012?

ZIP code 14012 has an estimated population of 3,020 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14012 in?

ZIP code 14012 observes the EST timezone.